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The best reed diffusers we love for every room in the home, tested by our Master Perfumer and homes experts

The right scent can truly transform your space. From fresh and floral to smoky and spicy, these are our top picks of the best reed diffusers

By Laura Honey Last updated 5 November 24

Best luxury bed sheets 2024 − selected by a sales hunter and sleep writer

For your consideration, I've ranked and reviewed luxe linens, crisp cottons, and silky sateen sheets from all the best places to buy bedding

By Emilia Hitching Last updated 1 November 24

Best cooling mattress toppers and pads 2024 − tried + tested by hot sleepers

Stop the night sweats with the best cooling mattress toppers and pads – I've ranked and reviewed our thermoregulating favorites

By Emilia Hitching Last updated 31 October 24

Best mattress topper 2024 − tried and tested for comfort, cooling, and cost

I've ranked and reviewed 6 of the best mattress toppers from Saatva, Nolah, Tempur, and more to suit every style of sleeper and every style of budget

By Emilia Hitching Last updated 30 October 24

Best hedge shears – a garden product tester reveals the only shears you should ever buy

Pruning is a vital part of gardening, so you need to do it with the best tools. After years of testing, I found the ARS KR-1000 are the best shears in the world

By Alex David Published 29 October 24

I swear by air fryer liners for easy cleanup – these are my top picks and ones to avoid

From silicone baskets to paper sheets, I've tested every option to find the best air fryer liners and the ones to avoid

By Lydia Hayman Published 25 October 24

Best car vacuums in 2024 – our top wet/dry, cordless and upright vacs, plus recommendations from professional car cleaners

Along with our 200+ hours of vacuum testing, we spoke with professional car detailers to find out exactly what makes the best car vacuum

By Dan Fauzi Published 25 October 24

How we test mattress toppers – H&G's expert review process explained

Here's everything you need to know how we test mattress toppers for pressure relief, thermoregulation, motion isolation, and edge support

By Emilia Hitching Published 25 October 24

The 7 best vacuum cleaners for carpet in 2024 – tested by appliance editors for deep cleaning across all carpets

To find a vacuum cleaner that can properly tackle high-pile and low-pile carpets, we've spent hours testing the world's best vacuums to find out what works

By Dan Fauzi Published 24 October 24

The 6 best Dyson vacuums in 2024 – tested and reviewed by our editors

The best of the best Dyson vacuums - to suit every home, floor and budget

By Dan Fauzi Last updated 21 October 24

Looking for luxury Christmas decorations? Head to Saks Fifth Avenue to deck the halls in style

Whether you're shopping for ornate ornaments, ceramic serveware, or glittering garlands, you'll find it in the Saks Fifth Avenue Holiday Shop

By Emilia Hitching Published 21 October 24

Pro gardeners reveal the only pruners you should ever use

Good pruners are a garden essential. Thankfully, it's easy to find the best pruners – all pro gardeners agree that the Felco F2 are the only pair to use

By Alex David Published 18 October 24

The 5 best upright vacuum cleaners of 2024, tested by appliance experts

The best upright vacuums bring powerful suction and remarkable performance on carpet. We put the top models through their paces to find the best of the best.

By Dan Fauzi Last updated 17 October 24

Best mattress 2024 − 9 tried and tested favorites

I've ranked and reviewed the best mattresses from Saatva, Nectar, Tempur, and more to suit every style of sleeper and size of budget

By Emilia Hitching Last updated 17 October 24

Best vacuums for hardwood floors in 2024: Tested and loved by our experts for strong performance and reliability on wood

From our extensive testing, these are the best vacuums to buy if you have hardwood floors, with safe brush rolls, smooth mobility and powerful suction

By Dan Fauzi Last updated 16 October 24

IKEA's Christmas collection has launched, and it's everything I need to add a Scandi charm to my home over the holidays

I've spent hours searching the IKEA Winter Holiday Shop for affordable designs that channel Scandi chic and make the most of smaller spaces

By Emilia Hitching Last updated 15 October 24

If you're after designer-approved holiday decorations, head to Target – Joanna Gaines just revealed her favorite finds from her Christmas collaboration

I've spent hours shopping the Magnolia Hearth & Hand Christmas collection to find wreaths, garlands, and festive decor at a fair price

By Emilia Hitching Last updated 15 October 24

Best blender food processor combo 2024 – the ultimate kitchen multitaskers

Our experts have tested the best blender food processor combos, from Ninja to Vitamix. These are the most powerful, versatile kitchen appliances

By Laura Honey Last updated 14 October 24

Missing the Yuletides of yesteryear? Magnolia's 2024 Holiday Collection oozes old-school charm

Whether you're shopping for vintage-inspired ornaments and stockings or ornate wreaths and garlands, you'll find them at Magnolia

By Emilia Hitching Last updated 11 October 24

I'm a chef turned kitchen appliance expert – I've found 8 discounts on my favorite appliances in the rival sales (and they're better than Prime Day)

From luxury mixers to low-price air fryers, it's the perfect time to shop around

By Lydia Hayman Published 9 October 24

Best vacuums for pet hair in 2024: Tested by our experts to help you keep your home fur-free

The best vacuum for pet hair will banish fur and smells. We test Dyson, Shark, Samsung and more to see if they really work

By Dan Fauzi Last updated 8 October 24

Walmart's October Deals have arrived – here's what you can't miss

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Vacuums, cookware, storage solutions, and more on sale now

By Natalie Gray Herder Published 8 October 24

Transform your home into an upstate oasis with these fall décor items

Sponsor Content Created With QVC

From seasonal florals to illuminated pumpkins.

By Emma Walsh Published 3 October 24

The QVC fall collection is the perfect place to shop chic and affordable decor for cozy season

The QVC fall collection features everything you need to transition your home for autumn—here are our favorite decor pieces that won't break the bank.

By Jessie Quinn Last updated 3 October 24

Walmart's Thanksgiving collection is filled with stylish and affordable decor – these are my 18 favorite pieces

Walmart's Thanksgiving collection is always a winner. It's fun and full of color, perfect for transforming your home for the season

By Lola Houlton Published 3 October 24

Best portable blender 2024 – for daily smoothies, dips, and drinks

We tried the best portable blenders, including personal and cordless models, to bring you the best buys on the market from Ninja, BlendJet, Nutribullet, and more

By Millie Fender Last updated 30 September 24

I’m a hot sleeper – these cooling sheets are already in my Amazon shopping cart

The best Amazon cooling sheets should help you sleep sweat-free − and they're easily affordable in the Amazon Prime Big Deal Days sales

By Emilia Hitching Last updated 30 September 24